So, I was diving into this whole “Goonies” thing, right? I mean, who hasn’t heard of the Goonies? Anyway, I got this itch to play this game called “The Goonies: Curse of One-Eyed Willy,” and let me tell you, it was a trip.
First off, I had to figure out where to even start. I’m not exactly a tech whiz, so I did what any normal person would do – I hit up the internet. Turns out, there’s this whole world of “Coded Chronicles” games, and this Goonies one is part of it. I found this video by some guy called Meeple Mentor, and he was breaking down how to get started. It was pretty helpful, I gotta say.
Then came the actual playing part. Now, I’m more of a board game kind of guy, but I was determined to make this work. I learned that there’s an original Goonies game for the Famicom, but that’s like ancient history. I didn’t even know where to find one of those. But there are ways to play it if you’re really into it.
Anyway, I eventually figured out that I needed to get this “Escape with One-Eyed Willy’s Rich Stuff” game. It’s more like a tabletop experience, which is more my speed. I got all the pieces together, watched a few more videos – there’s a whole bunch of them on this thing called BoardGameGeek, by the way – and started playing.
Here’s the basic idea: You’re basically reliving the Goonies adventure, but with a twist. You’ve got codes to crack, puzzles to solve, and all sorts of challenges that pop up along the way. It’s like you’re right there with Mikey, Brand, Mouth, Data, and Chunk, trying to find One-Eyed Willy’s treasure.
- I started by organizing all the game components. It was a little overwhelming at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was smooth sailing.
- Then I followed the instructions, which were surprisingly easy to understand.
- The game uses this code system that’s pretty cool. You have to use these cards and a code wheel to figure out where to go next.
- There were definitely some moments where I got stuck, but I just kept at it, and eventually, I figured it out. I made it clear.
It took some time, and there were definitely some frustrating moments, but in the end, I managed to “escape” with the treasure. It was a pretty awesome feeling, I’m not gonna lie. It’s definitely a game that tests your brainpower, but it’s also a lot of fun, especially if you’re a Goonies fan.
Overall
It was a wild ride, but I’m glad I did it. If you’re looking for a fun and challenging game that will take you back to the ’80s, I’d definitely recommend giving “The Goonies: Curse of One-Eyed Willy” a try. Just be prepared to use your brain – and maybe watch a few videos before you start!
